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When Is the Ralph Lauren Winter Sale?

Holidays are a good time to get Ralph Lauren discounts, but the brand also offers seasonal and private sales. We break down the six best ways to save on Ralph Lauren, including the upcoming Winter Sale.

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Newegg via eBay offers the Microsoft Xbox One S 1TB Minecraft Creators Bundle for an in-cart price of $179.99 with free shipping. That's $19 under yesterday's mention and the lowest price we've seen. (For further comparison, we saw this bundled with an extra controller for $188 Cyber Monday week.) This bundle includes a full game download of Minecraft, the Minecraft Starter and Creators packs, and 1,000 Minecoins.

Note: Orders placed by December 19th are expected to arrive in time for Christmas.

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Humble Sonic the Hedgehog Bundle for PC

$1

That's a savings of at least $45

Humble Bundle offers downloads of its Humble Sonic the Hedgehog Bundle for Windows for whatever you want to pay. If you opt to pay the bare minimum of $1, you'll get Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1, Sonic Adventure DX, Sonic CD, Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing, Sonic Adventure 2, and Sonic Adventure 2 Battle DLC. That's $45 under the lowest price we could find for these games purchased separately elsewhere.

If you pay more than the average, currently $7.15, you'll also get Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection, Sonic Lost World, Sonic Generations Collection, and Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2. Finally, pay $15 or more to also net Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces. Your contribution can be donated to charity, the developers, or both. Deal ends January 1.

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Macy's · 4 hrs

Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Techni-Cole Suit

$100

free shipping

That's the best price we could find by $19

As one of its daily deals, Macy's discounts a selection of Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Techni-Cole Slim-Fit Suits in several styles (Basketweave pictured) to $99.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our Black Friday mention and the lowest price we could find by $19. They're available in select sizes from 36S to 50R. Deal ends today.

Walmart · 5 hrs

6th-Gen. Apple iPad 9.7" 128GB WiFi Tablet

$329

free shipping

It's the best price we could find by $21

Walmart offers the 6th-generation Apple iPad 9.7" 128GB WiFi Tablet in Gold for $329 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from three days ago and the lowest price we could find by $21.

Orders placed by 2 pm local time on December 20 are expected to arrive in time for Christmas.

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Swipe or Type: Get the Best of Both Worlds with an HP Hybrid

Published March 26, 2013

This article is a sponsored placement developed by dealnews in partnership with HP.

Microsoft's touch-integrated Windows 8 operating system is changing the computing landscape, bringing about a new wave of hybrid notebooks that provide both tablet and laptop functionality for today's demanding mobile consumer. And while many of these hybrids suffer from major shortcomings, one system stands out from the pack.

The HP ENVY x2 11.6" Convertible Touchscreen Laptop is a strong addition to the hybrid world with its above-average design, snappy tablet performance, and all-day battery life. But is the ENVY x2 the ultimate hybrid, or another contender in an already-crowded arena? We pored over a wealth of reviews from well-respected tech sites to see how the bite-size offering from HP stacks up.

A Hybrid That Succeeds at Both Functions

Despite its small footprint, the ENVY x2 has a dominating presence thanks to its striking design. Weighing just 3.1 lbs., it's clad entirely in brushed aluminum with rounded edges. In fact, you might even mistake it for a different popular laptop from Cupertino, although all comparisons are superficial; this Windows 8-powered ENVY x2 isn't just a shiny ultraportable. It also morphs into a fully-functional touchscreen tablet. And whereas many manufacturers have failed to create a hybrid that captures the essence of both a laptop and a tablet, The Verge says HP has created a "well-made device that feels 100% like a laptop, and 100% like a tablet."

A switch located above the chiclet-style keyboard releases the 11.6" screen, freeing up a 10mm-thick, 1.6-lb. tablet running a full version of Windows 8 (unlike the RT version that some competitor convertibles use). The tablet features a clean design, with just a power button along the back, volume rocker, headphone jack, and front- and rear-facing cameras. Ports and connections remain on the keyboard and include two USB 2.0 ports, a full-sized HDMI port, and an SDHC card slot.

In laptop mode, the ENVY x2's "overall typing experience is comfortable, with good key spacing and firm key action," says PC Mag. For an ultraportable with such a tiny footprint, we also found the keyboard well-spaced and satisfying to use. Likewise, the touchpad is wide and provides ample space for scrolling. We did notice that opening the laptop's lid requires a forceful prying motion, but this is probably due to the tablet-latching mechanism that juts out from the back of the system. This same mechanism also lifts the system from your desk, giving the keyboard a slight incline, which we enjoyed for typing.

The ENVY x2's screen offers a 1366x768 resolution with five-finger capacitive touch functionality. According to The Verge, this is sharper than most notebooks, but for tablets, "feels pretty low-res." And, despite featuring Beats-branded speakers, CNET recommends using the headphone jack instead for better sound quality.

A Snappy Tablet and Extensive Battery Life

Even though the x2 has dashing good looks, a device is only as good as its performance. Fortunately in tablet mode, the ENVY x2 leaves little to be desired. Laptop Mag says that the device is "completely fluid and responsive" and shows "no problems browsing the web, playing full HD videos, or even playing Windows 8-style games like the third-person shooter, Judge Dredd Versus Zombies." Likewise, we saw no stuttering or dropped frames when streaming 1080p content on the device. However, users might want to keep away from CPU-intensive apps, as The Verge points out that the ENVY x2 is most definitely not a gaming machine.

One of the Best Hybrids with Full Desktop Apps

The ENVY x2 isn't the first device to straddle the line between tablet and laptop, but it is one of the few that has truly captured the essence of each device. In tablet mode, it excels at every app thrown its way. As a laptop, the keyboard is comfortable, the touchpad is wide, and the screen is sharper than most of its competitors. However, the Atom CPU at the heart of this system isn't the fastest horse on the track, so you may want to curb your expectations with regards to performance.

While the x2 probably shouldn't be your primary laptop, if you treat it as a device that can do anything a Microsoft Surface RT tablet can do — with the added benefit of also running full desktop apps — then the ENVY x2 becomes an appealing option, says Liliputing. Further, for casual to light computing, CNET says the x2 is "one of the best-designed iterations of the hybrid detachable concept in the Windows 8 launch generation."

Interested in giving the HP ENVY x2 a try? Currently HP offers the basic configuration for $639.99 after coupon code "BLOOM13" (a low by $10). Or, take a chance on our HP ENVY x2 Sweepstakes; we're giving away our review copy to one lucky reader! Click here to enter. Then, while you wait to find out if you've won this nifty laptop, why not watch our Media Editor perform some "magic" tricks with the ENVY x2 in the video below?

This article is a sponsored placement developed by dealnews in partnership with HP. As its information has been provided by HP, the views and perspectives expressed herein may not necessarily reflect the views of dealnews or of a disinterested third party.

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